A frequent topic of discussion on this program is the role and/or place of the arts within the church. Starting with Bezalel, whom God “gave the skill and know-how” to create the furnishings and furniture of the Tabernacle, to the writings of Hans Rookmaaker and Calvin Seerveld, the argument has been made that the arts do indeed have a place in the Church and churches. And now, American author, broadcaster and artist J. Scott McElroy (http://jscottmcelroy.com/) has written the Creative Church Handbook: Releasing the Power of the Arts in Your Congregation as a guide to how churches can develop a tailor-made arts program.

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